Anthropic shuts down state-sponsored AI spying cases involving China and Iran
Anthropic announced on Thursday that it terminated multiple instances of government-backed surveillance operations utilizing its artificial intelligence models.
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Pakistan asks Hong Kong to restart Cathay Pacific flights
Pakistan's Federal Minister for Commerce Jam Kamal Khan met with Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-Chiu in Karachi on Friday to discuss resuming air services.
Kelly Ripa jokes about Mark Consuelos tight shirt on Live with Kelly and Mark
Kelly Ripa joked with her husband Mark Consuelos about his tight white shirt during a Wednesday episode of Live with Kelly and Mark.
GLP-1 drugs mimic natural hormone to suppress appetite for a week
Experts explain how GLP-1 medications work and list common side effects reported by doctors.
Assisted dying laws expanded globally with new rules in France and US states
Countries including Canada, Australia, Spain, Austria, France, and parts of the United States have legalized assisted dying for specific groups since 2015.
Travel experts suggest Copenhagen and Umbria as top European fall destinations
Experts recommend visiting Copenhagen and Denmark's North Zealand coast for autumn travel. Other suggestions include Italy's Umbria region and the Basque Country. Travelers are advised to consider these locations before the summer season ends.
Sindh opposition parties reject proposed amendments to local government law
Opposition lawmakers in the Sindh Assembly rejected proposed changes to the Local Government Act on Saturday. They argued that allowing mayors and chairmen to stay in office after their terms violates the constitution. The group also demanded that all powers be transferred to elected representatives within 120 days.
Practical Magic 2 moves filming locations from Massachusetts to Southern England
Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock are reuniting for a sequel to the 1998 film Practical Magic. The new movie will be directed by Susanne Bier and filmed in Southern England instead of coastal Massachusetts. Production has shifted away from the original setting where the first film was made.
Study finds successful early-career scientists rely on networks of mentors
A study analyzed responses from nearly 900 scientists who received career development grants from the US National Institutes of Health. Researchers found that the most successful early-career investigators often depend on a network of mentors rather than a single advisor. These mentors provide different roles such as advising on research, securing grants, and offering emotional support.
Modified bone-marrow cells stop fractures in osteoporosis trial
Ten older women with osteoporosis received an infusion of their own modified bone-marrow cells in a small clinical trial. Before the treatment, participants suffered fractures every year or two, but after receiving the therapy, breaks from low-impact trauma occurred only once per decade on average. The study reported to Cell found that this one-time cell therapy sustained high efficacy for several years without side effects.